Boston Sports Journal

Simone's Six: Neemias Queta's chemistry, Nikola Vucevic's return, and transition defense in Celtics-Raptors

A strong fourth quarter helped the Boston Celtics pull off a win over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday afternoon. But it wasn’t always as pretty as the 14-point final margin may make it seem. The Raptors were a nuisance on the ball,

Celtics’ Nikola Vucevic reveals confidence in building chemistry with Jayson Tatum

Celtics center Nikola Vucevic knows he can figure out how to play alongside star forward Jayson Tatum ahead of the playoffs.
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Celtics notebook: Nikola Vucevic looks rusty, but feels ‘pretty good’ in return

Playing for the first time in a month, Nikola Vucevic looked rusty against the Raptors but felt “pretty good.”

Luka Garza Remains ‘Unconditionally Committed’ to Celtics Despite Nikola Vucevic Addition

The Boston Celtics took a chance on Luka Garza this summer, and he's proven them right, now he faces a battle to keep a rotation spot

New Celtics trade addition reveals unique challenge after return in Bucks win

The veteran big man admitted he had targeted Sunday’s game as his return ever since undergoing surgery on his finger on March 7. Vucevic suffered the injury on March 6 in the same game that Jayson Tatum returned from his Achilles injury.

Celtics test out some different looks in possible playoff preview rout of the Raptors

Nikola Vucevic returned from an injury and Neemias Queta continued his strong play with 18 points as the Celtics opened the final week of the season with a win.

Celtics Mailbag: Will Boston make a trade at center this summer?

The Celtics are getting close to locking up the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference after a successful road trip this week. However, big questions still loom for this team’s future in the frontcourt for both the present and future with Nikola Vucevic’s return approaching.